In Favor
At a wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation, in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, the parting gifts are adorned with paper printed with a customized pattern used throughout the decor, a ranunculus blossom and a card bearing a favorite quote. Favor-box design by The Lettered Olive, 843-577-9100; letterpress by Boxcar Press, boxcarpress.com. All flowers by Soirée by Tara Guérard, 843-577-5006 or soireecharleston.com. Shot on location at Lowndes Grove Plantation, Charleston, SC, patpropllc.com.
Lovely Bunch
The bride’s bouquet of ranunculus and white dahlias arrives in a custom oversized gift box from Soirée by Tara Guérard, 843-577-5006 or soireecharleston.com.
Hang Time
In the reception’s outdoor lounge area, “Ps Svinga” hanging seats, $70 each, from IKEA, ikea.com, are suspended from the boughs of a live oak tree. Custom bar from Soirée by Tara Guérard, 843-577-5006 or soireecharleston.com. Outdoor lounge seating from Snyder Event Rentals, 843-766-3366.
Branching Out
A white urn filled with hydrangea blossoms is topped with bare branches where faux birds are perched, holding guests’ butler (escort) cards. Letterpress by Boxcar Press, boxcarpress.com; design by The Lettered Olive, 843-577-9100; calligraphy by Elizabeth Porcher Jones, 843-209-7545.
Perfect Placement
Guests’ place cards bear only their first names, for a more personal and intimate effect at the dinner tables. Letterpress by Boxcar Press, boxcarpress.com; design by The Lettered Olive, 843-577-9100; calligraphy by Elizabeth Porcher Jones, 843-209-7545.
The Head Table
The table decor strikes the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary design; the chairs for the guests of honor are adorned with tags bearing bride and groom. “Leran” pendant lamps (painted white), $90 each, from IKEA, ikea.com.
Chic Setting
Subtle variation in linens, dishes and utensils makes each and every table dynamic. Glasses from Snyder Event Rentals, 843-766-3366; plates and linens from Soirée by Tara Guérard, 843-577-5006 or soireecharleston.com; flatware from Something Different Party Rentals, 973-742-1779, all prices upon request.
Well Mixed
In keeping with the color scheme of the event, even the couple’s signature cocktail is white (adapted from the White Russian); a shadow box containing white dahlia blossoms tops the bar. Glasses from Soirée by Tara Guérard, 843-577-5006 or soireecharleston.com.
The Sweet Life
White Swiss meringue butter-cream frosting with coconut shavings and champagne fondant ribbons bearing the wedding’s signature pattern create texture on this four-tiered coconut layer cake, filled with Tuaca liquor and Swiss meringue buttercream. Serves 200, $1,500, by Jim Smeal for Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal, Charleston, SC, 843-795-6114.
Sunset Stroll
As the sky grows dark, an illuminated pathway invites guests to wander down to the water. Lanterns from Soirée by Tara Guérard 843-577-5006 or soireecharleston.com.
